--- title: "PIN Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) - Torvean Quarry, Inverness" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052659" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052659" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052659.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052659.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-26" --- # PIN Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) - Torvean Quarry, Inverness Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052659 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052659) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052659.json) ## Summary The Highland Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the former Torvean Quarry in Inverness, UKM6. This initiative falls under the electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy category. A key date to note is the estimated grid connection date set for 31 October 2027, with a developer expected to design, build, and operate the system. The council plans to tender this project via open competition, targeting interested developers with suitable experience. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been issued, with a further notice date anticipated on 12 June 2025, signalling a structured timeline for the procurement process. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the energy sector, particularly those specialising in energy storage and distribution. Companies experienced in designing and operating large-scale energy solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The chosen developer will benefit not only from the standing lease payments but also from a revenue-sharing arrangement with The Highland Council throughout the 20-40 year lease term. Additionally, an Option to Lease fee will be applicable from the contract award until the lease period commences, offering a structured investment opportunity. The project’s scale and long-term nature make it ideal for businesses looking to establish a strong foothold in the renewable energy infrastructure domain. ## Notice The Highland Council has identified a site for the development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The Highland Council has accepted a grid connection offer and intends to tender for a developer to design, build and operate the facility. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Highland Council has identified the former Torvean Quarry (Inverness) for development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), which would support distribution network operations via connection to an existing (collocated) overhead 33kV line. The Highland Council has accepted a grid connection offer provided by the Distribution Network Operator (Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC), for a 9,900 kVA import / 9,900 kW export connection, with an estimated connection date of 31 October 2027 (note that this date is subject to change). The Highland Council intends to tender (via open competition) for a developer to design, build and operate a BESS at the former Torvean Quarry. It is envisaged that the Highland Council would assign the accepted grid connection offer to the contracted party, and that the contracted party would undertake all required contestable distribution network works, in addition to the BESS build. The Highland Council would receive a standing lease payment for occupation of the site, plus an agreed revenue share, throughout the term of the lease (20-40 years). An Option to Lease fee would also be payable, from contract award, until the lease period begins. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to communicate the Highland Council's intention to contract with a developer. The developer should have suitable experience and resources available to meet the full demands of the tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027502-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5NX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 26 May 2025 at 15:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027502-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.highland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799637 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=799637 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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